Recall 24V971000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Report Date
20241226
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.

Safety Consequence

Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 GEM E2
2024 GEM E4
2024 GEM ELXD
2024 GEM e6
2025 GEM E2
2025 GEM E4
2025 GEM ELXD
2025 GEM e6

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.